Loma Prieta Sierra Singleaires

To explore, enjoy and preserve the nationís forests, waters, wildlife and wilderness

Come join us on our hikes. We love to have non-members join in.

We are Sierra Club members who explore the many trails in the SF Bay area every Sunday, with potluck dinners later in the evening.
We have short 1A hikes and longer 2Bs that have lots of ups and downs.
We also go backpacking, do mule trips, biking, and other events informally scheduled.

DIRECTIONS: In addition to the driving Directions below you can use the Google map
links for the actual location of the hike's trailhead (and carpool lots).
Use Google maps to get directions from your starting location:

Click the grayGet directions button (at the upper left)

Enter your address (or zip code) in the A box

Click the blueGet directions button to get Suggested routes

Pick one of the routes for Google's turn-by-turn directions, estimate of
driving time and total distance.

Sun Sept 1, Stanford University Campus, 11 AM - Mini Hike

A 3.6 Mile Flat walk. On this walk we will start at the Cantor Museum, walk to the Knight Business Management School, then have a tree identification walk on the way to the Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden, then to the Clark Building for a lunch/brown bag/coffee/snack before heading back. Over before 1:45 PM.

We will start from the entrance parking lot, and hike up to Woodland Trail, South Rim Trail which has spectacular views of the Santa Clara Valley, and down to the historical Hot Spring area where we will explore a recently re-opened trail, Mineral Springs Loop Trail. Then we will walk back through a part of South Rim Trail and Penitencia Creek Trail.

Rain Cancels.

Directions:

From Hwy 101, exit Julian/McKee Rd -- head East

From 680, exit McKee Rd -- head East

continue on McKee Rd towards hills

pass N Capitol Av and N White Rd

turn Left on Toyon Av

turn Right on Penitencia Creek Rd

continue till it dead ends at the main entrance parking lot.

Parking fees are $6.00 for regular and $2.00 for seniors but you have to pay at the entrance kiosk by cash and with your ID.

Sun Sept 1, POTLUCK at the home of Patricia Hughes

Potlucks are hosted in members' homes and are open to all Singleaires members.
Nonmembers who attended a hike earlier in the day are welcome too. Hike leaders have further details and directions.

Saturday, Sep 7, Butano Trail Work

Treat yourself to a day in the redwoods. Learn new skills. Make new friends. Work at your own pace. Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and bring work gloves. Bring a lunch to eat on the trail. Please call at least one week in advance.

Sun Sept 8, San Francisco Presidio to Stern Grove, 9:45 AM sharp - 2A

8 miles, 600 ft gain.

Meet near Stern Grove and take the Muni to the Presidio, Arguello Gate entrance. We then hike back to our cars while observing many scenic views and historical sites in Buena Vista Park, the geographical center of SF. We continue on to Twin Peaks.

After a brief look-see of the preserve, we'll hike along the bluff trail from Fitzgerald Marine Preserve
to quaint Princeton-by-the-Sea.
There will be a lunch option to either eat in one of the several small restaurants in Princeton, or to bring your own lunch.

We'll return with a short visit out to the end of Pillar Point Harbor, the location of the world-class surfers beach, Mavericks.
Then back along the bluffs with spectacular views.

Sun Sept 22, The Basin Trail at Big Basin, 8:30 AM - 3C

Strenuous 12 miles and 2000 ft. Described by one guidebook as "one of the best all-day hikes in the Santa Cruz mountains, circling the rim of Big Basin's basin."

This loop hike includes Middle Ridge Fire Road and part of Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail. Highlights are a series of superb views over the basin and a particularly nice descent into a redwood-filled canyon.

For Sierra Club Singleaires (only) going on this hike, there is an optional car/tent camping on
Saturday night Sept 21 at Big Basin State Park.
Please reserve with Dennis by September 12 and he will provide camping details.

This is a walk adjacent to Crystal Springs Reservoir.
Path is paved and level, with a mixture of sunand shade.
Bring water and snacks, and be prepared for cool foggy weather.
Meet just inside gate entrance at Skyline & Crystal Springs.

Sun Sept 29, Top of Montara Mountain, 10 AM - 2B

7.3 miles, 1900 ft gain. Moderate pace, relatively steep. Rain cancels. Hike into and above the clouds on Historic Montara Mountain. At the top we will have 360 degree views of the entire bay area. Weather permitting, we should be able to view the San Andreas Lake and the Farallon Islands. Lunch at the summit. You will have a view of the ocean from beginning to end and the trail is open to the sky all the way. There may be a chilly wind, especially in the afternoon, so dress accordingly. We will meet at the Montara Beach parking lot and walk to the McNee Ranch Trailhead.

Directions:

From south:

Take I-280 north

Exit Hwy 92 West

continue 7.5 miles to Half Moon Bay

Turn Right on Hwy 1 (North)

continue on 7.9 miles, through Montara

to parking lot at the far (north) end of Montara Beach

Enter parking lot on the left, which is about 0.5 miles PAST the big La Costanera restaurant on the beach.

Alternate From north:

Enter Hwy 1 from Hwy 280 or Skyline Blvd

continue south (towards Half Moon Bay) about 7-8 mi

passing through the New Devils Slide tunnel

Upon exiting the tunnel continue 1.5 south miles to the Montara Beach parking lot on the right

Sun Sept 29, POTLUCK at the home of Alma Fletcher

Potlucks are hosted in members' homes and are open to all Singleaires members.
Nonmembers who attended a hike earlier in the day are welcome too.
Hike leaders have further details and directions.

Do not park in front of Alma's house. Please bring required food/drink contribution. There are no businesses from which food/drink can be purchased near the potluck site.

About Us

The Sierra Singleaires has 250+ active adult members. We are an Activity Section of the Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club. Our regular scheduled hiking activities are Sunday hikes followed by a potluck. We do mule trips in the Sierras and go backpacking and camping in the California Sierras. We enjoy other special activities, such as trips to Banff, BC, Point Reyes, winter hiking in the California Sierras, and some of our members organize hiking trips in Europe.

All of our activities are led by leaders certified in both First Aid and leading activities. For more information on the Singleaires and our activities, contact Patrica Hughes or email our membership chair.